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In this program, you'll learn the fundamentals you need to obtain a CompTIA™ Network+ certification and start a career as a network technician. You'll master basic networking concepts and learn about network design, security, routing, and switching.

This program will prepare you for a career as a network technician and qualify you to take the CompTIA™ Network+ certification exam. CompTIA's Network+ certification is vendor-neutral and will give you the skills you need to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, and configure basic network infrastructure. You'll master basic networking concepts and gain a fundamental knowledge of network design, security, routing, and switching.

Upon completion of this program, you'll be able to:

  · Explain the function of each layer of the OSI model
  · Categorize standard cable types and their properties
  · Identify common connector types
  · Identify common physical network topologies
  · Categorize WAN technology types and their properties
  · Categorize LAN technology types and their properties
  · Explain common logical network topologies and their characteristics
  · Install, configure, and differentiate between common network devices
  · Identify the functions of specialized network devices
  · Identify the IPv4, IPv6 and MAC addressing standards
  · Evaluate the use of addressing technologies and addressing schemes
  · Select the appropriate command line interface tool and interpret the output to verify functionality
  · Explain the function of common network protocols
  · Identify commonly used TCP and UDP default ports
  · Identify common routing protocols
  · Explain the purpose and properties of routing
  · Explain the advanced features of a switch
  · Compare the characteristics of wireless communication standards
  · Implement a basic wireless network
  · Create and use network management documentation
  · Conduct network monitoring to identify performance and connectivity issues using network monitoring utilities
  · Perform network performance optimization
  · Describe and use different network scanners

  · OSI model; Network Topologies; Cabling and Connectors
  · Ethernet Standards; Network Devices; TCP/IP and Subnetting
  · TCP/IP Ports; Protocols and Services; DNS and WINS; Routers and Switches
  · Remote Connections; Wireless Networking; Network Performance and Optimization; Network Security; Network Management and Documentation
  · Network Troubleshooting